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Tanner
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.what is college to go to for finance business ?
I want to get in to finance and I want to get in to it in more detail. I'm good at math too
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Sagar Kalbag
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Hi Tanner - I would emphasize and add to Christopher's answer above based on my own personal experience. I myself majored in Business (with a focus on finance) at UC Berkeley then went on to a career in investment banking. Throughout my career, I came across people who went to a variety of colleges (large/small, public/private, etc) and ultimately came out with similar finance acumen. That's to say that if you compare like for like schools (e.g., top tier vs. top tier) you're likely to get a very similar finance education and the differences in the curriculum itself is unlikely to have a major impact on your career. What will impact your career opportunities are other, non-educational factors. For example, availability of a finance club can be extremely valuable for networking and pooling knowledge with your peers for job recruiting. Availability of internship opportunities is also very important - for example, a school in a bigger metropolitan area is more likely to have strong internship opportunities nearby at companies that come to campus to recruit. Lastly, finance is unfortunately very difficult to break into from what is considered a non-target school (schools where financial firms don't go to recruit in person). It would certainly benefit you to seek out schools that see a lot of firms come to campus to recruit (schools typically advertise the types of companies that will recruit there, or you can look at the companies that attend their job fairs).
Kumar Kanagasabai
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Columbia, Penn would be good schools to go to. There are many others of course and many factors that go into deciding which is the best one for you
Tiffanie Rand (Lampasona), CDR, CIR
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Hi Tanner,
Minnesota has several excellent colleges for studying finance. Here are some top options:
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities: Known for its strong Carlson School of Management, this university offers a well-regarded finance program with opportunities for internships and networking.
St. Olaf College: This liberal arts college has a solid economics and business department, providing a well-rounded education in finance with a focus on analytical skills.
University of St. Thomas: The Opus College of Business offers a comprehensive finance program with a strong emphasis on ethics and practical experience, including internships and real-world projects.
Minnesota State University, Mankato: Known for its affordability and quality education, this university has a robust finance program that prepares students for various finance careers.
Hamline University: Offers a strong business program with a focus on finance, providing students with opportunities for hands-on learning and connections in the industry.
When choosing a college, consider factors like the curriculum, faculty expertise, internship opportunities, and campus culture. Visiting campuses and talking to current students can also help you find the right fit. Good luck with your search!
Minnesota has several excellent colleges for studying finance. Here are some top options:
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities: Known for its strong Carlson School of Management, this university offers a well-regarded finance program with opportunities for internships and networking.
St. Olaf College: This liberal arts college has a solid economics and business department, providing a well-rounded education in finance with a focus on analytical skills.
University of St. Thomas: The Opus College of Business offers a comprehensive finance program with a strong emphasis on ethics and practical experience, including internships and real-world projects.
Minnesota State University, Mankato: Known for its affordability and quality education, this university has a robust finance program that prepares students for various finance careers.
Hamline University: Offers a strong business program with a focus on finance, providing students with opportunities for hands-on learning and connections in the industry.
When choosing a college, consider factors like the curriculum, faculty expertise, internship opportunities, and campus culture. Visiting campuses and talking to current students can also help you find the right fit. Good luck with your search!
KJ Dykema MRFC®
Investment Adviser Representative
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KJ’s Answer
Hi Tanner,
University of Pennsylvania Wharton and Boston College. These are tough schools that typically require outstanding GPA's and impressive applications, but you will standout.
University of Pennsylvania Wharton and Boston College. These are tough schools that typically require outstanding GPA's and impressive applications, but you will standout.
Milli Abboud
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Milli’s Answer
Hello Tanner! A place that I know in Boston that a lot of my peers have gone to for Finance/Business is Bentley University in Waltham! Their university is well known for it’s business school and a lot of people find job within the business and finance industry with a degree from there! Hope this helps!
Christopher Bain
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Christopher’s Answer
Hi Tanner,
An interesting nuance here is that some (not all) employers tend to hire from certain universities due to specialization in curriculum and its alignment to that employer's needs. This is not so obvious or necessarily a deciding factor, but it is something to consider. If there is an employer you are considering that has a specific skill set need, you may want to consider a school that specializes in that area. For example, I am a University of Central Florida graduate. This particular school had an excellent finance program, but they do not specialize in investment banking. They are more corporate finance focused, which is also the general career path I took. Compare to a school in New York where there is a heavy focus on investment banking and analysis. The curriculum at my school, at least when I was a student, was not strong in this area. It is not a ultimate deciding factor, but it is something I would consider.
An interesting nuance here is that some (not all) employers tend to hire from certain universities due to specialization in curriculum and its alignment to that employer's needs. This is not so obvious or necessarily a deciding factor, but it is something to consider. If there is an employer you are considering that has a specific skill set need, you may want to consider a school that specializes in that area. For example, I am a University of Central Florida graduate. This particular school had an excellent finance program, but they do not specialize in investment banking. They are more corporate finance focused, which is also the general career path I took. Compare to a school in New York where there is a heavy focus on investment banking and analysis. The curriculum at my school, at least when I was a student, was not strong in this area. It is not a ultimate deciding factor, but it is something I would consider.
Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. There are many careers in finance, eg financial analyst, financial planner, finance manager, asset manager, fund manager, etc. Each may need different knowledge. And, different colleges have strength in different areas subjects.
Below are my suggestions:
1. Find out more finance related careers. There are plenty of information online.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest.
3. Attend information session hosts by finance department of colleges
4. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
5. Explore the entry criteria of finance subjects in colleges and work hard on your academic to meet the criteria
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1. Find out more finance related careers. There are plenty of information online.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest.
3. Attend information session hosts by finance department of colleges
4. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
5. Explore the entry criteria of finance subjects in colleges and work hard on your academic to meet the criteria
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Michael Torio
Consultant - Data Reporting & Analysis (HQ Finance)
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Alpharetta, Georgia
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Michael’s Answer
Hi Tanner:
According to U.S. News and World Report, here are the top colleges and universities for Finance Majors:
- University of Pennsylvania
- New York University
- University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
- University of Texas (Austin)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- University of California (Berkeley)
- Boston College
- University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill)
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Indiana University (Bloomington)
- Cornell University
- University of Virginia
https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/business-finance
When reviewing colleges and universities, it is best to check the following:
- In-State vs Out of State Tuition
- Internships
- Scholarships
- Career Placement upon graduation
- Course work and offered classes
- Post-Graduate Degrees - Master and Doctoral
There will be a application fee to pay for when submitting college applications. The amount of application fee will depend on the college that you are applying to. If there are questions about the college application process, please reach out to the college's Registrar Office.
College and scholarship applications can start to be submitted during your Junior year and will continue throughout your Senior year in high school. It is best to ask your Academic Advisor/School Counselor on the timeline process as well. College and scholarship applications will have specific deadlines and requirements to meet in order to be submitted for review and consideration.
You may want to start to compile your resume/portfolio since a majority of college and scholarship applications will require academic grade point average (GPA), academic accomplishments, school activities (clubs, sports, etc.), community involvement (volunteer, church, etc.), academic and personal recommendations, etc. There may be essay requirements on why you are a qualified candidate to receive the scholarship and to gain entry to the college of your choice, what your future goals are academically and professionally and other questions centering around who you are, your beliefs, etc.
Here are a couple of links for College Scholarships:
https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/
https://www.nchchonors.org/students/awards-scholarships/national-scholarships
Also, it will be best to check with the colleges and universities that you will be applying to. You can check with the School/Department of your desired major, the Campus Career Center and the Register's Office for additional information for college scholarships and grants and specific requirements for qualifications.
There should be no limit on the amount of scholarships that one can apply to. It will take time to fill out the scholarship applications and provide all of the necessary required information. Also, there should no fee and no cost to fill out and submit scholarship applications. If there is a fee or cost that is associated with a scholarship application, then please do not send this particular scholarship application in. It will be a scam and money will be lost.
While in high school, one will need to focus on science and math classes to prepare for a career in Finance. Physics and chemistry will be the core science courses. For math, algebra, statistics, geometry and calculus will be needed. Other classes to take will be computer science, economics, business, finance and applied technology. The combination of these concentrations will enable you to focus and refine your analytical skills; complex problem solving; investigative and innovative critical thinking; attention to detail and observation skills; etc.
Other skills that will need to be built upon center around team building, team work and communication. In any work culture, collaboration amongst team members, partner departments and clients occur on a daily basis. A college course in public speaking, communications and English will help with one's communication and writing skills since analysis reports are generated and findings are presented to colleagues and other professionals who deal with Finance. Another recommendation is to seek the advice from your high school guidance counselor and teachers. They can help guide your educational pathway for Finance.
Best wishes for your education and career path in Finance!
According to U.S. News and World Report, here are the top colleges and universities for Finance Majors:
- University of Pennsylvania
- New York University
- University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
- University of Texas (Austin)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- University of California (Berkeley)
- Boston College
- University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill)
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Indiana University (Bloomington)
- Cornell University
- University of Virginia
https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/business-finance
When reviewing colleges and universities, it is best to check the following:
- In-State vs Out of State Tuition
- Internships
- Scholarships
- Career Placement upon graduation
- Course work and offered classes
- Post-Graduate Degrees - Master and Doctoral
There will be a application fee to pay for when submitting college applications. The amount of application fee will depend on the college that you are applying to. If there are questions about the college application process, please reach out to the college's Registrar Office.
College and scholarship applications can start to be submitted during your Junior year and will continue throughout your Senior year in high school. It is best to ask your Academic Advisor/School Counselor on the timeline process as well. College and scholarship applications will have specific deadlines and requirements to meet in order to be submitted for review and consideration.
You may want to start to compile your resume/portfolio since a majority of college and scholarship applications will require academic grade point average (GPA), academic accomplishments, school activities (clubs, sports, etc.), community involvement (volunteer, church, etc.), academic and personal recommendations, etc. There may be essay requirements on why you are a qualified candidate to receive the scholarship and to gain entry to the college of your choice, what your future goals are academically and professionally and other questions centering around who you are, your beliefs, etc.
Here are a couple of links for College Scholarships:
https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/
https://www.nchchonors.org/students/awards-scholarships/national-scholarships
Also, it will be best to check with the colleges and universities that you will be applying to. You can check with the School/Department of your desired major, the Campus Career Center and the Register's Office for additional information for college scholarships and grants and specific requirements for qualifications.
There should be no limit on the amount of scholarships that one can apply to. It will take time to fill out the scholarship applications and provide all of the necessary required information. Also, there should no fee and no cost to fill out and submit scholarship applications. If there is a fee or cost that is associated with a scholarship application, then please do not send this particular scholarship application in. It will be a scam and money will be lost.
While in high school, one will need to focus on science and math classes to prepare for a career in Finance. Physics and chemistry will be the core science courses. For math, algebra, statistics, geometry and calculus will be needed. Other classes to take will be computer science, economics, business, finance and applied technology. The combination of these concentrations will enable you to focus and refine your analytical skills; complex problem solving; investigative and innovative critical thinking; attention to detail and observation skills; etc.
Other skills that will need to be built upon center around team building, team work and communication. In any work culture, collaboration amongst team members, partner departments and clients occur on a daily basis. A college course in public speaking, communications and English will help with one's communication and writing skills since analysis reports are generated and findings are presented to colleagues and other professionals who deal with Finance. Another recommendation is to seek the advice from your high school guidance counselor and teachers. They can help guide your educational pathway for Finance.
Best wishes for your education and career path in Finance!
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